Greenwood County, SC – A suspect is in custody after allegedly breaking into a vehicle and stealing a firearm in Greenwood County Sunday evening, according to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded around 7:15 p.m. to the south-central portion of the county following reports of a vehicle break-in. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a suspect allegedly entered a truck, stole a gun, and fled the scene on foot.
Authorities quickly set up a perimeter, and one of the Sheriff’s Office’s elite K-9 units, K-9 Maverick, was deployed to assist in tracking. Officials said the suspect was located swiftly and taken into custody without incident. The stolen firearm was also recovered.
The Sheriff’s Office credited the quick work of its Uniform Patrol Team 1 and K-9 Maverick’s handler for the safe apprehension.
No injuries were reported during the arrest, and deputies say charges related to vehicle break-ins and firearm theft are pending.
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